G-Dragon is the leader of Big Bang. People described, he as the most fashionable one in his group. G-Dragon's role in influencing fashion trends in South Korea have garnered him awards such as the Style Icon of 2008 and the award for Most Influential Men of 2008 sponsored by Arena magazine. Fashion icon Kang Dong Wan has also acknowledged G-Dragon's influences, Kang Dong Wan calling G-Dragon is a fashionista.